USCIS
Processing time trackers, fee schedule changes, form updates, and policy memos from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Covers service center operations, office closures, and adjudication trends.
Protesters Rally Against Border Patrol at St. Petersburg Recruiting Event
A CBP job fair in St. Petersburg became a flashpoint for protests involving student activists and civil rights groups. The event, featuring $60,000 recruitment bonuses, was met with chants for…
FAA Grounds 800 SACI-Registered Aircraft Over Citizenship Violations
The FAA has grounded 800 aircraft registered through Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) for violating citizenship rules. Owners…
January–February 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family and Employment Trends
The February 2026 Visa Bulletin updates reveal minor advances for Mexican family visas and EB-3 Worldwide. However, EB-4…
USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fees for F-1 OPT from March 2026
Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS will increase fees for Form I-907 premium processing. This inflation-based adjustment affects OPT…
February 2026 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing Explained
Form I-485 is the primary application for U.S. permanent residency from within the country. This document explains how…
US Pauses Immigration Applications for 39 Countries and the Palestinian Authority
A new USCIS adjudication pause effective January 2026 freezes decisions on work permits (I-765) and green cards (I-485)…
EB-2 India Backlog Holds at July 2013 in February 2026 Bulletin
EB-2 India remains stalled in the February 2026 Visa Bulletin with a Final Action Date of July 15,…
Key Differences between February 2026 Visa Bulletin vs January Explained
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin on January 5, 2026, revealing how immigrant…
H-1B Layoff Threat Sends PERM Process Into Chaos, Experts Warn
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection…
Beyond the Travel Ban: Understanding USCIS Benefits Pause for Employers
A new USCIS policy implements an adjudicative hold on immigration benefits for nationals from 39 high-risk countries. The…